Our client is searching for a Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist who will be a key member of their HR team, providing comprehensive support across payroll, benefits, legal compliance, labor relations, and employee mobility for a workforce of over 500 internal stakeholders. This role combines operational excellence with strategic analysis to ensure seamless HR service delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Your responsibilities and impact as Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist will include:

• Manage the full payroll cycle for over 700 employees in collaboration with a third-party provider, ensuring accuracy and timely processing while supporting employees and managers via the payroll portal.

• Administer a variety of employee benefit programs, including pensions, insurance, meal vouchers, flexible compensation plans, and company vehicles. Coordinate with external providers for enrollment, renewals, and communications.

• Research and evaluate compensation and benefits practices to ensure programs remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends.

• Monitor labor laws and government regulations, ensuring company compliance with evolving legal requirements and HR standards.

• Collaborate with external legal counsel on matters related to labor relations, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

• Support and implement projects related to payroll, benefits, and legal updates.

• Maintain up-to-date employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy across internal reports, databases, and documentation.

• Conduct analysis on compensation, benefits, absenteeism, and labor relations to inform HR strategy and define performance indicators.

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Coordinate employee mobility and relocation processes, working closely with managers, service providers, and transferring employees.

Skills, qualifications, and interests needed to succeed in this role:

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or possess equivalent experience).

• You are fluent in English and Spanish, and you may bring additional European language skills as an asset.

• You have solid experience managing payroll with third-party providers for a workforce of around 700 employees, along with a strong background in compensation and benefits administration.

• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

• You excel with numbers and bring strong analytical skills to your work.

• You pay close attention to detail and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality results.

• You provide a high level of service and are committed to ensuring a positive employee experience.

• You communicate clearly and effectively, whether speaking with employees or senior leaders, and are confident presenting information to various audiences.

• You bring a proactive, “can-do” attitude and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• You act with integrity and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation based on your experience

• Annual performance bonus

• Meal vouchers

• Private health insurance (after a six-month probation period)

• Life insurance

• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office)

• A modern workspace in Barcelona

• Multicultural team and international environment

• Clear pathways for career development